Combined wash and bath tub



(No Model.)

. J. B. FRENCH.

COMBINED WASH AND BATH TUB.

110.317.3133. Patented May 5,1885.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JULIA B. FRENCH, on BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

COMBINED WASH AND BATH TUB.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JULIA B. FRENCH, of Boston, in the county ofSuffolkand State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and usefulImprovement in a Combined Wash and Bath Tub, which improvement is fullyset forth in the following specification.

The present invention relates to that class of wash-tubs which arearranged in sets, with removable partitions between the different tubs,so that at will they may be converted into a single tub or vessel forbathing or for other purposes.

The invention comprises certain improvements in this class of tubs,which will be de scribed in connection with the accompanying 1drawings,which form a part of this specificaion.

Figure l is a perspective view; Fig. 2, a vertical section through oneof the partitions, and Fig. 3 a vertical section of the head-rest.

The removable partitions a, by which the vessel is divided into threecompartments, are provided along their sides and bottom with a packing,Z), of any suitable kind, which may be let into the edge of the woodenpartition.

The fastening devices for securing the partitions in place consist of aplate, 0, pivoted at one end to the top of the tub and at the othercarrying a set-screw, d. By properly turning the screws d, which bearupon the tops of the partitions a, the latter are forced into place,making a tight joint with the sides of the tub. To secure accuratedisposition of the partitions, they may be provided with dowel-pins, e,entering holes in the bottom of the tub.

To remove thepartitions, it is only necessary to loosen screws d. Theplates 0 can then be turned to one side, where they are out of the way,and the partitions withdrawn, throwing the three compartments into oneof convenient size for bathing.

In order to render the vessel more Suitable SPECIFICATION forming partof Letters Patent No.31'7,333, dated May 5, 1885.

Application filed May 22, 1884.

(No model.)

and comfortable for bathing, I provide a removable head-rest, f, whichcan be readily placed in the end of the tub, giving to it the curved andsloping shapecommou and desirable in bath-tubs. This head-rest f is madeof sheet-metal, preferably zinc, of the same depth and width as the tub,and provided at the top with a flange, f, which embraces the edge of thetub, whereby the piece or rest f is held in place. One or more ribs, fshould be placed at the back of the piecef to give it sufficientrigidity.

By the improvements described and claimed herein the set of wash-tubsmay be readily and quickly converted into a-bath-tub, and vice versa.

It is obvious that the precise details of con struction described andshown need not be followed, but these may be varied without departingfrom the spirit of the invention.

I claim- 1. In combination with the tub or vessel, the removablehead-rest having a curved and sloping shape, substantially as described.

2. A set of tubs separated by removable partitions so that they can beconverted into a single tub or vessel, and provided with a removableheadrest, substantially as described.

3. The combination of the vessel or tub, the removable partitionsprovided with packing around their edges to render the same watertight,and the fastening devices comprising each a plate pivoted at one end tothe side of the tub, and carrying in the other a set-screw for forcingthe partition tightly against the sides of the tub, Substantially asdescribed.

In testimony whereof I have signed this specification in the presence oftwo subscribing witnesses.

JULIA B. FRENCH. WVitnesses:

WALDEN B. HASTINGS, ABBIE A. GORDON.

